Asia • 2026-05-01 07:49

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Pawan Khera

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  • Category: Asia
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-05-01 07:49 UTC
  • Sources: The Hindu

The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a criminal case instituted on a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa’s wife. The court said the case appears to be motivated by political rivalry and does not warrant custodial interrogation.

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